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This is a drawing of an ornate chest of drawers. The piece of furniture is characterized by its richly decorated facade, featuring intricate geometric patterns and flower-like motifs in vibrant colors of red, white, and gold against a black background. Each drawer is adorned with a repeated arrangement of diamond shapes and floral designs. The top and sides of the chest are plain. The legs are short and unobtrusive. The drawing focuses on the artistry and design elements of this vintage-inspired piece.
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This is a drawing of an ornate chest of drawers. The piece of furniture is characterized by its richly decorated facade, featuring intricate geometric patterns and flower-like motifs in vibrant colors of red, white, and gold against a black background. Each drawer is adorned with a repeated arrangement of diamond shapes and floral designs. The top and sides of the chest are plain. The legs are short and unobtrusive. The drawing focuses on the artistry and design elements of this vintage-inspired piece.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Blanket Chest

Martin Partyka

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 22.9 x 3 cm (9 x 1 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 42"long; 34"high; 17 1/2"wide
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.4679
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • geometric

NGA object ID 16881. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.